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LC05 WDW

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,867 mi
Last recorded157,867 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 WDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,867 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 157,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 157,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 157,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,642 miles

manufactures under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,203 miles

Central centre exhaust silencer corroded and outer casing seperated

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2020 149,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central centre exhaust silencer corroded and outer casing seperated

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2019 142,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 137,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear foot brake lag.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2017 132,032 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 125,658 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 125,658 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure load door (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust rust.

n/s/ number plate light held by one screw.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust rust.

n/s/ number plate light held by one screw.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deterioating

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,131 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre slow puncture

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,197 miles

Front brake discs worn,but serviceable

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs worn,but serviceable

Fail 20 Apr 2012 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn,but serviceable

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake discs worn,but serviceable

Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,366 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,730 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 79,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,279 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 58,935 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 58,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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LC05 WDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC05 WDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC05 WDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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